How to pronounce metatheoretical
Say it like met-uh-thee-uh-RET-ih-kul. Metatheoretical has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RET).
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- met
- uh
- thee
- uh
- RET
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metatheoretical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- metGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of metatheoretical
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: met-uh-thee-uh-RET-ih-kul.
What does metatheoretical mean?
- Of or pertaining to metatheory, the theory of theories
Where does metatheoretical come from?
From meta- + theoretical.
Words that rhyme with metatheoretical
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Questions about saying metatheoretical
How do you pronounce metatheoretical?
Say met-uh-thee-uh-RET-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəθiəˈrɛtɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəθiəˈrɛtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metatheoretical?
Metatheoretical has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RET). Broken into parts: met · uh · thee · uh · RET · ih · kul.
Is metatheoretical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌmɛtəθiəˈrɛtɪkəl/ (met-uh-thee-uh-RET-ih-kul).